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TIL 5694

1974 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,678 mi
Last recorded98,678 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1974 Mercedes-benz E62,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIL 5694
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 98,678 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 98,463 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 98,452 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 98,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 97,854 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 97,837 miles

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 97,374 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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TIL 5694 is a 1974 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1974 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 62,955 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TIL 5694, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 52 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TIL 5694 registered?

TIL 5694 is a 1974 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 1974.

Is TIL 5694 safe to buy?

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